‘Will-A-Thon’ offers help to low-income seniors, veterans and the disabled

Community Reports

Published 10:16 am, Friday, March 13, 2015

The Houston Bar Association’s Elder Law Committee will sponsor a Will-A-Thon to provide simple wills and basic medical directives, free of charge, for senior citizens 60 and over, disabled persons, and veterans of any age who meet the income guidelines.

To apply for assistance through the Will-A-Thon, senior citizens must call 713-228-0735 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., by April 3, to complete a screening application over the phone. To qualify, applicants must be either over 60, disabled or a veteran, and they must meet the Houston Volunteer Lawyers’ low-income guidelines.

Those who qualify will be given an appointment to meet with a volunteer attorney on April 8, at the Third Ward Multi-Purpose Center, 3611 Ennis, Suite 118. The documents will be completed and executed on May 13 at the Third Ward Multi-Purpose Center.

The Houston Bar Association’s Elder Law Committee provides free legal services and advice to senior citizens in Harris County, as well as free handbooks on Elder Law.